STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

jestillman · Kenneth Cole

RE: Dress Front Runner!

kenzie · Chanel

I really, really like it. It looks like something that I would want when I get married. It's glamourous and princessy all at the same time. Perfection!

BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

RE: *UPDATE* Dress Front Runner!

laken1 · Hermes

SIGH - I wore a $140 Ann Taylor dress. Yours makes me instantly regret it & think "Princess" - SIGH

Elle · Hermes

laken1 wrote:

SIGH - I wore a $140 Ann Taylor dress. Yours makes me instantly regret it & think "Princess" - SIGH

Believe me laken1, this is something I vacillate about everyday. There are so many good points for supporting "It's one dress - think of what else you could do with that money!" and "It's the only wedding day you'll ever have - buy what you love!". I'm at once feeling guilty for considering spending that much and elated for maybe getting my dream dress.

My rationalization has been this - I NEVER splurge on ANYTHING EVER. We can swing it financially, and this is my chance to do something indulgent for myself. Also, I want the dress to be a family heirloom (unlike my mothers puff-sleeved polyester number) and therefor I'm willing to spend a bit more as it would technically be an investment piece .

Please don't feel sad laken1 !

laken1 · Hermes

LMonet wrote:

Believe me laken1, this is something I vacillate about everyday. There are so many good points for supporting "It's one dress - think of what else you could do with that money!" and "It's the only wedding day you'll ever have - buy what you love!". I'm at once feeling guilty for considering spending that much and elated for maybe getting my dream dress.
My rationalization has been this - I NEVER splurge on ANYTHING EVER. We can swing it financially, and this is my chance to do something indulgent for myself. Also, I want the dress to be a family heirloom (unlike my mothers puff-sleeved polyester number) and therefor I'm willing to spend a bit more as it would technically be an investment piece .
Please don't feel sad laken1 !

I think if you are ever going to splurge, this is the time. I really hate to say this & i know we are only seeing it in a picture - but I think it fits you so well - do you have to have the bodice raised? I have looked at the picture a couple times since & I think it's fine. Does it just bother you when you have it on? I mean, I could understand that & if you are going to spend that much I imagine you do want a PERFECT fit....

I wouldn't feel guilty for spending that much - it is your wedding dress & if you can swing the $$, I'd do it. It's just beautiful.

kenzie · Chanel

Yes, I definitely think you should go for, LMonet, especially since you said you want it to be an heirloom piece. It's one of the prettiest dresses I've seen. I keep coming back to this post just to look at it! You should indulge yourself, it's your wedding!